Zackarius Franklin
An investigation Tuesday in Madisonville led to the arrests of several suspects, including three for drug trafficking.
A news release says the Madisonville-Hopkins County VICE/Narcotics Unit received information that a wanted fugitive, 29-year old Zackarius Franklin of Madisonville, was at an apartment on North Seminary Street and a search warrant was obtained.
Franklin allegedly crawled into an attic space in an attempt to hide, but was eventually taken into custody by officers who went in after him. Several other people in the apartment were also detained during the search, which reportedly turned up a large amount of meth, pills, synthetic drugs, marijuana and a large amount of cash.
Franklin, 23-year old Whitley Dunn of Madisonville and 35-year old Christopher Pressley of Madisonville were all arrested for trafficking in meth, synthetic drugs, marijuana and prescription pills. Dunn is also charged with hindering the apprehension of a fugitive and tampering with evidence and Franklin with resisting arrest.
Thirty-five-year old James Stafford is charged with hindering apprehension, 61-year old Robert Pressley was served with a warrant for contempt of court and 39-year old Ashley Stafford was served with a warrant for failing to appear in court. Police say she was found attempting to hide in a refrigerator.
Ashley Stafford
Robert Pressley
Whitley Dunn
Christopher Pressley